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Assistant Instructor - Liaison Librarian
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- Mid-level
- Office
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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University of Central Missouri —Warrensburg, MO
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- Background check
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays

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Assistant Instructor - Liaison Librarian

University of Central Missouri -
Warrensburg, MO

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time

Benefits

457(b)
AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
403(b)
Life insurance

Qualifications

Master's degree

Full Job Description

Description

The Liaison Librarian is responsible for the development and promotion of library activities and services that support the teaching, learning, and research needs of the campus community (i.e., students, faculty, and staff) including, but not limited to: teaching of information literacy/research skills in a variety of contexts, developing professional relationships, collaborating effectivelywith campus partners, and management of collections for UCM curricula and faculty research needs. It is expected that subject liaison librarians actively engage in teamwork, shared governance, and library outreach activities.

Examples of Duties

Primary Responsibilities:
Liaison to the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences:

Develop and promote library information resources and services to faculty and students in assigned areas.
Teach information literacy to students in assigned areas through embedded librarianship.
Initiate and maintain contacts with faculty members in assigned areas for the purpose of curriculum mapping, instructional development, and collection management.
Provide research consultations to the UCM community supporting scholarship in a variety of contexts.
Create learning tools connecting students and faculty with the information they need.
Develop, present, and promote library workshops.
Manage collections in assigned areas in all formats, including, but not limited to, the development of the collection, periodic review of collection content, and alignment of the collection to the UCM curriculum.
Other duties as assigned.

Engagement:

Continue professional development through ongoing education, including understanding trends in academic libraries; participating in conferences, workshops, etc.; being active in regional and national professional organizations.
Contribute to the profession through continued learning, services, presentations, or professional communications.
Participate in library committees, task forces, working groups, self-governance bodies, and other roles as expected.
Participate in library activities, events, and initiatives.

Active engagement in UCM activities supporting students, faculty, scholarship, and university-wide governance (e.g. faculty senate committee or administrative committee participation).

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for the Position:

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program in library or information science or equivalent degree.

Preferred Qualifications for the Position:

Completion of a second advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in the area of subject specialty or related field from an accredited institution of higher education.

Preferred Experience:

Minimum of one-year full-time equivalent academic library experience including some combined experience in providing research services, instruction (online and in person), developing online instructional tools (e.g., LibGuides, etc.).
Experience managing collections in the subject liaison area(s).

Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

Must be able to prioritize, manage, and meet multiple deadlines, thrive in a complex work environment, and display solid problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
Must be able to work in a culture that is committed to furthering access, opportunity, and community.
Effective written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills as required.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment as required.
Must have high attention to detail and be able to organize workflows, coordinate activities, and balance simultaneous projects without loss of efficiency in a multi-tasked environment.
Knowledge of and experience in related subject discipline(s) preferred.

Physical and Environmental Factors:

Position requires the ability to work in an office-like setting.

Special Working Conditions:

Maintain ability to work as needed for the completion of assigned duties, activities, and projects.

Supplemental Information

Candidates must submit (1) a cover letter that outlines the applicant’s interest, qualifications, and experience for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) unofficial transcripts for all awarded degrees.
A teaching statement and list of a minimum of three professional reference to include names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses must be added in supplemental attachments.

Direct inquiries regarding this position to Janette Klein at [email protected].

For information about the on-line application process contact Human Resources at 660-543-4255.

Special Instructions:

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our faculty and staff are the university’s most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.

Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:

32% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;
Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;
UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.

To learn more about the wonderful benefits available as a University of Central Missouri employee, visit our benefits page!

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